Argiolas is the leading producer in Sardinia, known for producing wines from the island's native varietals. Frankly, they're really good at it!

Antonio Argiolas, who died in 2009 at the age of 102, inherited seven acres of vines from his father in 1938 and was the first on the island to employ modern viticulture to seek quality over quantity. His commitment to this vision has paid off.

Antonio's sons, Franco and Giuseppe, furthered their father's vision by replanting the vineyards exclusively to native Sardinian varietals and reducing yields to raise quality even further.

Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, roughly 200 miles west of Italy's mainland. The kingdom of Aragón ruled Sardinia for 400 years and many of its vines came from Spain, including Bovale Sardo, Carignano, and Cannonau. The island can be divided into three principal viticultural areas: the north, influenced by the marine influence of the Costa Smeralda, specializes in Vermentino; the southwest, where Carignano is at its best; and the Trexenta hills north of the capital of Cagliari where Nuragus, Monica, and Cannonau thrive. The vineyards of Argiolas span 600 acres planted to native Sardinian grapes.